Coronavirus outbreak at Philly federal prison in Center City leads to full lockdown
In a facility with nearly 200 COVID cases over the past month, attorneys say their clients are being deprived of basic rights.
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Philly’s Safehouse to open nation’s first supervised injection site after judge clearance
A ruling on Tuesday gave the nonprofit the green light to launch in South Philadelphia.
Trump slams Philly DA Krasner as ‘worst district attorney’
It's not the first time the feds have come out against the city prosecutor.
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Step-by-step: How Philly’s overdose prevention site will work
From entry and observation to “motivational moment” and referral.